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looney | gooney |

As a proper noun looney

is , common in the south west of the country.

As a noun gooney is

any of several albatrosses, especially the , that dwell primarily on islands in the pacific ocean, often near naval bases.

looney

English

Adjective

(head)
  • References

    gooney

    English

    Alternative forms

    * goonie * goony * gooney bird

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • Any of several albatrosses, especially the , that dwell primarily on islands in the Pacific Ocean, often near naval bases.
  • (slang) a foolish, silly or awkward person or thing; a goon.
  • See also

    * goon